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Fronts Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Fronts: A Glimpse into 1950s Stamford, Lincs and Beyond" Step back in time to the charming streets of Stamford, Lincs in the 1950s

Background imageFronts Collection: Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)
2972944 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & silk) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Sofa with a mahogany frame on reeded sabre legs with brass paw caps)

Background imageFronts Collection: Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)

Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass)
3084463 Bust of Queen Victoria, 1856 (ivory, marble & glass) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.3x8 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFronts Collection: Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c

Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c
3084461 Arctic candle lamps: The ideal means of lighting dinner tables, ballrooms &c, 1897-98 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 21.6x13 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFronts Collection: Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFronts Collection: Second-hand clothes store 1903

Second-hand clothes store 1903
Society ladies made an annual clearance of their wardrobe, giving old clothes away to hospitals or charities shops, or even poor relatives

Background imageFronts Collection: Window shopping, London 1908

Window shopping, London 1908
A crowd of Edwardian women taking a glimps at the toys available in the window. Date: 1908

Background imageFronts Collection: Illustration from Baxters Panoramic Business Directory of Philadelphia

Illustration from Baxters Panoramic Business Directory of Philadelphia
1275701 Illustration from Baxters Panoramic Business Directory of Philadelphia, 1860 (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Third Street)

Background imageFronts Collection: Frank T Verity, Architect (colour litho)

Frank T Verity, Architect (colour litho)
3652250 Frank T Verity, Architect (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frank T Verity, Architect)

Background imageFronts Collection: Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving)

Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving)
582131 Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrival of Californian Gold and Mexican Dollars at the Bank of England)

Background imageFronts Collection: Long Lane, West Smithfield, 1840 (w / c on paper)

Long Lane, West Smithfield, 1840 (w / c on paper)
582676 Long Lane, West Smithfield, 1840 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Lane, West Smithfield)

Background imageFronts Collection: Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving)

Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving)
582087 Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts. Published 1806)

Background imageFronts Collection: London: Goodwins Court, St Martins Lane (b / w photo)

London: Goodwins Court, St Martins Lane (b / w photo)
6026873 London: Goodwins Court, St Martins Lane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goodwins Court, St Martins Lane)

Background imageFronts Collection: Entree Royale de la Reine Mere du Roy Tres Chrestien dans la Ville de Londres (engraving)

Entree Royale de la Reine Mere du Roy Tres Chrestien dans la Ville de Londres (engraving)
609804 Entree Royale de la Reine Mere du Roy Tres Chrestien dans la Ville de Londres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front for Messrs Everington, India shawl warehouse, 10 Ludgate Street, London (engraving)

Shop front for Messrs Everington, India shawl warehouse, 10 Ludgate Street, London (engraving)
583734 Shop front for Messrs Everington, India shawl warehouse, 10 Ludgate Street, London (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front design in the early English style (engraving)

Shop front design in the early English style (engraving)
583731 Shop front design in the early English style (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop front design in the early English style)

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front of Godfrey and Cooke, Chemists, Conduit Street, London (engraving)

Shop front of Godfrey and Cooke, Chemists, Conduit Street, London (engraving)
583715 Shop front of Godfrey and Cooke, Chemists, Conduit Street, London (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop front of Godfrey and Cooke, Chemists)

Background imageFronts Collection: Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic)

Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic)
2972982 Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic) by Italian School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) plate

Background imageFronts Collection: Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)

Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)
3084465 Dish, c.1700-20 (glazed porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); diam: 22.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: made in Fujian, China c.1700-1720)

Background imageFronts Collection: Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery

Armchair, c. 1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery
3084447 Armchair, c.1890 (turned mahogany and birch with cotton upholstery and a woven cotton loose cover) by English School, (19th century); 82x78.3x73 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front for Fortnum and Mason, No 182 Piccadilly, London (engraving)

Shop front for Fortnum and Mason, No 182 Piccadilly, London (engraving)
583725 Shop front for Fortnum and Mason, No 182 Piccadilly, London (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop front for Fortnum and Mason, No 182 Piccadilly)

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front for Hancock and Dixon, Pall Mall East, London (engraving)

Shop front for Hancock and Dixon, Pall Mall East, London (engraving)
583723 Shop front for Hancock and Dixon, Pall Mall East, London (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop front for Hancock and Dixon, Pall Mall East)

Background imageFronts Collection: Diagram of Range (engraving)

Diagram of Range (engraving)
969939 Diagram of Range (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diagram of Range. Illustration for The Book of the Home edited by C E Humphry (Gresham, 1910)

Background imageFronts Collection: The Speos of Ipsamboul, the cleared fronts, seen from the right bank of the Nile (engraving)

The Speos of Ipsamboul, the cleared fronts, seen from the right bank of the Nile (engraving)
1092873 The Speos of Ipsamboul, the cleared fronts, seen from the right bank of the Nile (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speos of Ipsamboul)

Background imageFronts Collection: Pritchard Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)

Pritchard Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092472 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pritchard Street, Johannesburg)

Background imageFronts Collection: Fronts of Sepulchral Monuments excavated in the rocks near Persepolis (engraving)

Fronts of Sepulchral Monuments excavated in the rocks near Persepolis (engraving)
5200705 Fronts of Sepulchral Monuments excavated in the rocks near Persepolis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFronts Collection: Illustration from Baxters Panoramic Business Directory of Philadelphia

Illustration from Baxters Panoramic Business Directory of Philadelphia
1281602 Illustration from Baxters Panoramic Business Directory of Philadelphia, 1860 (coloured engraving) by American School

Background imageFronts Collection: Chatsworth House, South and West Fronts (engraving)

Chatsworth House, South and West Fronts (engraving)
3655778 Chatsworth House, South and West Fronts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chatsworth House, South and West Fronts)

Background imageFronts Collection: Bust of Prince Albert, c. 1856 (ivory & marble)

Bust of Prince Albert, c. 1856 (ivory & marble)
3084469 Bust of Prince Albert, c.1856 (ivory & marble) by Noble, Matthew (1818-76); 23.8x7.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageFronts Collection: Bottle, c. 1770-1820 (glass)

Bottle, c. 1770-1820 (glass)
3084427 Bottle, c.1770-1820 (glass) by English School; 26x9.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Black glass cylinder-shaped bottle with a paper label inscribed Dantzic)

Background imageFronts Collection: Fan, 1880-1900 (peacock feathers)

Fan, 1880-1900 (peacock feathers)
2972968 Fan, 1880-1900 (peacock feathers) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageFronts Collection: The victorious July 16 melee in the Alto Posina, without waiting for the enemy bump

The victorious July 16 melee in the Alto Posina, without waiting for the enemy bump... (colour litho)
2777568 The victorious July 16 melee in the Alto Posina, without waiting for the enemy bump... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageFronts Collection: Hampton Court Palace, South and East fronts (photo)

Hampton Court Palace, South and East fronts (photo)
609703 Hampton Court Palace, South and East fronts (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampton Court Palace, South and East fronts)

Background imageFronts Collection: View of the north and west fronts of the Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)

View of the north and west fronts of the Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)
586377 View of the north and west fronts of the Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front for Seal and Copperplate Engravers Shop, 22 Gerrard Street, London (engraving)

Shop front for Seal and Copperplate Engravers Shop, 22 Gerrard Street, London (engraving)
583726 Shop front for Seal and Copperplate Engravers Shop, 22 Gerrard Street, London (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFronts Collection: Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving)

Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving)
582091 Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank of England, Sir John Soanes fronts. Published 1827)

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front design for India warehouse (engraving)

Shop front design for India warehouse (engraving)
583733 Shop front design for India warehouse (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop front design for India warehouse)

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front design in the decorated or florid Gothic style (engraving)

Shop front design in the decorated or florid Gothic style (engraving)
583732 Shop front design in the decorated or florid Gothic style (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFronts Collection: Gothic shop front design for a Bookseller and Stationer, designed to evade lease restrictions on a

Gothic shop front design for a Bookseller and Stationer, designed to evade lease restrictions on a normal shop front
583730 Gothic shop front design for a Bookseller and Stationer, designed to evade lease restrictions on a normal shop front (engraving) by Whittock

Background imageFronts Collection: Shop front for Mr Mabers wine and spirit shop, Tyndale Place, Islington (engraving)

Shop front for Mr Mabers wine and spirit shop, Tyndale Place, Islington (engraving)
583722 Shop front for Mr Mabers wine and spirit shop, Tyndale Place, Islington (engraving) by Whittock, Nathaniel (1791-1860); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFronts Collection: Ionic style shop front of Messrs Storr and Mortimer, goldsmiths and jewellers, No 156

Ionic style shop front of Messrs Storr and Mortimer, goldsmiths and jewellers, No 156, Bond Street, London (engraving)
583716 Ionic style shop front of Messrs Storr and Mortimer, goldsmiths and jewellers, No 156, Bond Street, London (engraving) by Whittock

Background imageFronts Collection: World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, Shop Damage, Circa 1940

World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, Shop Damage, Circa 1940. Get Your Players Please Here. Lyons Tea. Wills Three Castles Cigarettes

Background imageFronts Collection: Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, London. Date: 1831

Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street, London. Date: 1831

Background imageFronts Collection: Town Gate, Youghal, Co. Cork

Town Gate, Youghal, Co. Cork - a street scene looking up to the Tower Gate and clock which straddles the street, with shop fronts and people. (Location: Republic of Ireland; County Cork; Youghal)

Background imageFronts Collection: Twelfth Night 1841

Twelfth Night 1841
Twelfth Night celebrations - crowds of people on the pavement outside a shop. Date: January 1841

Background imageFronts Collection: BURLINGTON ARCADE 1950S

BURLINGTON ARCADE 1950S
Smartly-dressed shoppers walking through Burlington Arcade, London W1. Date: 1950s

Background imageFronts Collection: Shoes - Perugia - Bon Ton

Shoes - Perugia - Bon Ton
Shoes by Perugia: A young lady shows her friend an orange pair of court shoes with open sides & criss-cross fronts. Her friend wears pink & purple T-bar shoes. Date: 1924




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"Exploring the Fronts: A Glimpse into 1950s Stamford, Lincs and Beyond" Step back in time to the charming streets of Stamford, Lincs in the 1950s. Castle Junction and Royal Avenue, Belfast - where history meets bustling city life. Portglenone on the Bann, Co. Derry - a picturesque front along the tranquil river. Market Sq. Armagh - a vibrant hub of activity with its inviting fronts. Ballyhackamore, Belfast - discover hidden gems amidst this lively neighborhood's fronts. Mill St. , Ballymena - a glimpse into small-town charm through its quaint fronts. Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone - explore this historic town's rich heritage displayed on its fronts. The Diamond, Enniskillen - an enchanting square adorned with elegant fronts and captivating stories. Holywood's stunning coastal fronts offer breathtaking views that will leave you spellbound. High Street, Donaghadee looking South – immerse yourself in seaside serenity as you stroll past charming fronts. Kircubbin, Co Down – uncover the beauty of this coastal village through its welcoming fronts. Broughshane St. , Ballymena – experience traditional Irish charm as you wander down this quaint street lined with colorful fronts. Embark on a journey through time and place as we delve into these fascinating locations' unique perspectives from their diverse range of "fronts. " From idyllic riverside scenes in Portglenone to bustling city life at Castle Junction and Royal Avenue in Belfast; from historical squares like Market Sq. , Armagh to hidden treasures awaiting discovery at Ballyhackamore or Mill St. , Ballymena- each location has something special to offer. Travel further across Northern Ireland to Newtownstewart, Co Tyrone, where the town's fronts showcase its rich heritage.